Hugo Soto-Martinez
Streetsblog LA
L.A. City Is Installing Automated Speed Cameras
First automated speeding tickets will start on October 26. The first 60 days are just warnings, then $50-$500 tickets. The faster the speed, the more expensive the ticket.
October 1, 2026
2026 Primary Election Results Round-Up: Strong Voter Support for Most Livable Streets Candidates
Streetsblog analyzes the 2026 June 2 primary election results, including how the November run-off takes shape pitting Mayor Karen Bass vs. challenger Councilmember Nithya Raman
June 10, 2026
L.A. Council Advances Speed Camera Pilot and Bike Lane Camera Enforcement
L.A. City finalized speed camera locations, and will soon approve a contract for the program, expected to launch late this year. The city is also teeing up automated bike lane parking enforcement.
March 30, 2026
New Bike Lanes on Hobart Blvd in Hollywood
New Hobart lanes extend a half mile from Fountain Avenue to Hollywood Boulevard
February 4, 2026
L.A. City Committee Advances Bike Lane Enforcement, Path Maintenance, and Measure HLA Ordinance
L.A. City is taking steps toward improved bike path maintenance, implementing camera enforcement of bike lanes, and further codifying Measure HLA.
June 11, 2025
Eyes on the Path: Elysian Valley Gateway Park Improvements
A small L.A. River park in Frogtown got a major renovation, with greatly improved access to the river walk/bike path
December 17, 2024
Soto-Martinez, Raman, and LADOT Celebrate Hollywood Boulevard Safety Upgrades
In welcoming Hollywood's first protected bike lanes, Councilmember Raman proclaimed, "It is an incredibly exciting moment to say the majority of Angelenos want safe streets and we are here to say 'yes' to it."
August 15, 2024
Eyes on the Street: Hollywood Boulevard Bike Lanes are Open
The Hollywood bike lanes project, already very much in use, is also already being criticized by commenters at Nextdoor and other social media
July 17, 2024
Eyes on the Bike Lanes: Progress on Hollywood, Foothill, and Torrance Boulevards
Hollywood Boulevard bike lanes are partially open. Foothill Boulevard improvements show how Measure HLA can work. Redondo Beach improves Torrance Boulevard.
July 1, 2024
L.A. City Shares Update on Hollywood Blvd. Improvements
Protected bike lanes are coming to Hollywood Boulevard this summer
May 30, 2024
